More Americans are afraid to travel now. Here’s what to do about it.
Maybe it’s the one-two punch of the recent hurricanes in the Southeast or the escalating tensions in the Middle East. But Americans seem more afraid to travel than ever.
Safe Travels
A biweekly column about travel safety and how to protect yourself when you’re on the road. Safe Travels is sponsored by Travel Guard, which offers broad coverage, including travel medical expense, trip cancellation, and more. Whether across the country or the globe, Travel Guard has you covered.
Can you trust those government travel advisories? Maybe not — and here’s why
When it comes to government travel advisories, Edd Staton doesn’t believe everything he reads.
Pro tips for keeping your valuables safe when you travel
Barbara Glavish didn’t worry about keeping her belongings safe on a recent trip to Kuala Lumpur. That’s because she was carrying a slash-proof handbag, “so I could worry less about getting robbed,” she says.
Can a travel insurance app really keep you safer? Here’s the surprising answer
A travel insurance app may be the last place you’d look when you’re concerned about safety. But for experienced travelers, it is becoming a first stop.
How safe is your rental car? Here’s how to know before you go
Safety is not necessarily at the top of Jackson Groves’ mind when he rents a car. He doesn’t wonder: Has the rental company properly maintained the car? Are there any recalls on the vehicle? Did they thoroughly clean and sanitize it?
Is it safe to travel this fall? Maybe not
Like many Americans, I’m traveling this fall. And like many Americans, I’m wondering: Is it safe to travel this fall?